Geopolitics and the Day After
Welcome to this week’s edition of Geopolitics & the Day After. Each week, we curate and synthesize key developments from global politics, economics, and financial markets, drawing from a wide range of trusted sources. Our goal is to provide you with a clear,...
CROSSROADS: Middle East, Asia, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded over the last month in the Middle East/North Africa, Asia (ex-China/India/Japan), Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa, and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months...
CROSSROADS: North America, Europe, China, India & Japan
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded over the last month in North America, Europe, India, China, and Japan and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months ahead. Tomorrow, we will be publishing our Crossroads...
Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global Equities Decline Global equities declined this week, but held near highs as a rotation, particularly in the US, from growth to value stocks continued. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq decreased 0.38% and 0.66%, respectively, and the Dow...
Geopolitics & the Day After
Welcome to this week’s edition of Geopolitics & the Day After. Each week, we curate and synthesize key developments from global politics, economics, and financial markets, drawing from a wide range of trusted sources. Our goal is to provide you with a clear,...
The Wooden Nickel
The Wooden Nickel is a collection of roughly a handful of recent topics that have caught our attention. Here you’ll find current, open-ended thoughts. We wish to use this piece as a way to think out loud in public rather than make formal proclamations or projections....
Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global Equities Make Gains Global equities made gains this week, nearing all-time highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.57% and 1.88%, respectively, and the Dow Jones gained 2.32% on the week. The U.S. 10-year Treasury note declined slightly to...
Carbon Market News Roundup
January 9, 2026 | Volume III, Issue 1| The FACS Team Welcome to the January edition of the Carbon Market News Roundup, our monthly briefing on the evolving landscape of global carbon markets and climate-related...
Geopolitics & the Day After
Welcome to this week’s edition of Geopolitics & the Day After. Each week, we curate and synthesize key developments from global politics, economics, and financial markets, drawing from a wide range of trusted sources. Our goal is to provide you with a clear,...
Geopolitical Derivatives and the Markets: It Started With a Bang; Where Does it Go From Here?
The year 2026 started with a bang! Maduro is out, the oil sector prepares for new dynamics, the US declared that it will run Venezuela for the foreseeable future – disavowing Maria Corina Machado – while allowing US oil companies to shape its future. The new National...
